Easy Pinto Bean Burgers with Spicy Chipotle Sauce
Whether you're looking for a great meatless burger option for Meatless Monday or you want a go-to budget pantry meal, these easy pinto bean burgers are great for both. They're jam-packed with flavor and feature an amazing smoky and slightly spicy sauce that's delicious on just about everything from tacos to French fries.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- measuring spoons
- chef's knife
- dry measuring cups
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- food processor
- large skillet
- metal spatula
Ingredients
For the pinto bean burgers:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 crusty hamburger buns
- Green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and avocado slices for serving
For the spicy chipotle sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise (I like Duke's)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (from a 7-ounce can) , minced
- 2 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Pulse the beans in the bowl of a food processor until chopped, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed.
- Add the cumin, garlic powder, salt, green onions, roasted red peppers, and hot sauce and pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
- Stir in the panko crumbs and eggs. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, maple syrup, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the bean patties and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining oil and burgers.
- Divide the burgers evenly between the buns. Top with the spicy chipotle sauce and desired burger toppings.